the gap between the detroit three and asian automakers is now widening. european brands come out on top with 85 points in the ratings followed by asian brands like toyota and honda at 84. and then american brands like gm, ford, chrysler down at 82. the industry average clocks in at 83 points. the declines to ford, gm and chrysler do not yet have an impact on sales, but analysts say if they slip further, it could be a problem. this survey talked to more than 4,000 customers randomly in this quarterly report. back to you, heather. >> it's ainsley. thank you so much. not a big deal. >> 50/50 shot. >>> well, an american hero awarded the nation's highest military honor in washington for his brifry. this is a great story. army staff sergeant ty carter risked his life to save his fellow soldiers during a deadly firefight in afghanistan that was back in 2009. wt ch wtgg reporter tom fitzgerald has more. >> reporter: it is the nation's highest military honor. >> the medal of honor to specialist ty carter. >> reporter: at the white house monday, ty carter was prese